Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at inspiring pupils to achieve their best through outstanding teaching and high expectations. Teachers use effective questioning to deepen learning, and the school provides excellent support for all pupils including those with additional needs. Parents highly praise the school for its firm but fair approach, strong safeguarding, and inclusive community where children thrive both academically and personally.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding teaching with teachers asking probing questions to deepen learning
- Pupils make rapid progress, particularly in reading and writing through high-quality phonics and grammar teaching
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs who make strong progress from their starting points
- Strong behaviour standards with pupils responding positively to the school's behaviour system
- Outstanding early years provision with exciting indoor and outdoor learning activities
Areas for Improvement
- Provide further opportunities to challenge the most able pupils, including disadvantaged high-achievers, so more exceed expected standards
- Increase the proportion of pupils exceeding expected standards in mathematics
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust recruitment procedures, thorough staff training on child protection requirements, and strong processes led by the inclusion manager to keep pupils safe from harm.
Extracurricular Activities
Multi-sports, fitness training, badminton, extra-curricular clubs and activities, active parent groups including 'Grow Ambler'
Ambler Primary School and Children's Centre is an outstanding school that has made successful improvements since its previous inspection. The headteacher's determination and clear vision of high ambition have transformed the school into an exemplary institution.
At a Glance
30.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
174 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 98% to 93%. Maths has remained stable at around 87%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
515 pupils
508 capacity
7 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Islington
Places available
1,905
Applications
1,626
Got 1st preference
80.9%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Primary admissions across Islington (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.95653%
Overall absence
10.08174%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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